Description

Director of Total Rewards

Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values

We care about our People and it shows!

Sunstate's Advantages

• Strong health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with Company Match
• Generous PTO with vacation, sick time, personal time, holidays, and a floating holiday
• Wellness Program
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free equipment rentals

The Director of Total Rewards is responsible for developing and executing a company's overall compensation and benefits strategy to attract, retain, and motivate employees while aligning with business goals. The role bridges financial strategy, talent management, and organizational culture.

This role will oversee all components of our total rewards framework, which typically includes compensation (base pay, variable pay, incentives), benefits (health, retirement, insurance, wellness), recognition and work-life programs, and performance alignment (linking pay to performance)

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Execution

• Designs and implements a comprehensive total rewards strategy that supports organizational goals and talent priorities.
• Conducts market benchmarking and external competitiveness analyses to guide pay and benefits decisions.
• Partners with senior leadership and HR to align rewards with business performance and culture.

Compensation Management

• Leads job evaluation, salary structure design, and annual compensation review processes.
• Oversees short-term and long-term incentive plans, including executive compensation, bonuses, and equity programs.
• Ensures internal pay equity and compliance with wage and hour laws.

Benefits and Well-being

• Directs the design and administration of employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellness, and leave plans.
• Partners with brokers and vendors to negotiate contracts and improve plan efficiency and employee value.
• Monitors benefit trends to propose innovative solutions (e.g., flexible benefits, mental health support, financial wellness programs).

Analytics and Compliance

• Develops reward metrics and dashboards to evaluate program effectiveness (e.g., cost, ROI, employee engagement).
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., FLSA, ACA, ERISA, pay transparency laws).
• Manages audits, filings, and documentation for compensation and benefits programs.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Leads and develops a team of compensation, benefits, and HR operations professionals.
• Partners with Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to ensure alignment across functions.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to executives on total rewards.

Communication and Change Management

• Builds and delivers clear communication strategies to help employees understand and appreciate their total rewards.
• Supports change management during mergers, acquisitions, or major program redesigns.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
• 10-15+ years of HR experience with deep expertise in compensation and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, benefits regulations, and HR technology platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG).
• Analytical and strategic mindset with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) are highly valued.

Interested? Apply now!

Sunstate is a proud Second Chance employer that evaluates every candidate on a case-by-case basis.



Why Choose Us?

At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can't help but feel the close-knit work-family environment.

We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we're constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier!



Be YOU at Sunstate

At Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry

Sunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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